GET TO THE POINT: THE DEMON DROP

Mark 3:22, “…the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “[Jesus is] possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.”

What are demons?!! And what is their job description?

Demons are the fallen angels who sided with Satan when he rebelled against God (Revelation 12:7-8). They are now under Satan’s authority. They are enemies of God and His purposes for humanity (Matthew 12:43-45). They are spirit beings who have personality and intelligence. Demons are the power behind idol gods, so that worship of false gods is actually worship of demons (1 Corinthians 10:20)

Demons can live in the bodies of unbelievers (Mark 5:15; Luke 4:40-41; 8:27-28; etc.). Although not all sickness and disease are the result of evil forces, demons CAN cause physical illness in the human body (Matthew 9:32-33; 12:22; 17:14-18; etc.) Those involved in spiritism, magic, and sorcery are dealing with evil spirits, which can lead to demonic bondage (Acts 13:8-10; 19:19; Galatians 5:20; Revelation 9:20)

Mark 3:23-27, “Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. “How can Satan cast out Satan?” he asked. 24 “A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. 25 Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart. 26 And if Satan is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive. 27 Let me illustrate this further. Who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger—someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house.” (NLT)

Luke 4:18-19
Mark 1:27-28

THREE KEYS:

The supernatural is real. Our actual battle is not against flesh-and-blood enemies (Eph 4:12). Don’t play around with evil. Be quick to confess and turn away from evil.

Jesus is stronger. He has the power to plunder the domain of the enemy. The Holy Spirit anointed Jesus to proclaim freedom and release. Look to Jesus… Seek Him and His Word for freedom.

I am a Christian. That word literally means “Little Christ.” Or better put, it literally means “Little anointed one.” The same Holy Spirit that anoints Jesus, anoints me.

Matthew 10:1, 7-8, “Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness… 7 “Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!” (NLT)

Colossians 2:13-15, “You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.” (NLT)